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"Excellent resort with lots to do! Activities are good for all ages. Good choice of resteraunts and very close to lots of shopping. Very easy to get local transportation and tours of island. No need to rent s car, save the money. Parking is expensive. No microwaves in hotel room, so plan to eat out."

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"Stayed here on a recommendation and loved it' staff were great and they bent over backwards to assist where they could. room was lovely modern and roomy .. Just loved it here
Highly recommend you stay here. Your one street back from the beach yet really on the main strip for everything .. "

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"The hotel was great except the fan in the bathroom didn't work. Every time we took a shower the bathroom would steam up and the walls would sweat. We were also constantly bombarded by people trying to sign us up for a timeshare presentation."

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"The staff are very courteous and friendly as well as very helpful/available to assist. I was greeted by everyone of the staff. They make and effort to go out of the way to assist. The only issue I have was that my room was on 2nd floor, a bit noisy from traffic, elevator. The AC is very loud ..."

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"The Vive is ranked at the top of hotels that I've stayed. The hotel provides many extra amenities, including the use of a room to freshen up and relax after checking out for guests with late flights. All of the staff were friendly and helpful, especially Preston. The location is perfect with ocea..."

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Exploring Honolulu

A charming place with the relaxed feel that any island provides, Honolulu is definitely a paradise that visitors should visit at least once in their travels. Browse Honolulu accommodation choices on our website and discover a surprising number of options to choose from.

Honolulu is a vibrant place and provides quite a bit to do, including visiting historic landmarks and enjoying the sun, sand and sea of beautiful beaches. Visitors here can also expect enjoyable nightlife scenes and delicious eats at some of the finer eateries.

Things to see

Perhaps one of the most well-known landmarks as a result of the second World War is Pearl Harbor , the very place that got America involved in the war full on. There visitors can visit five historic sites honoring the events that took place during the war. Once such site is the USS Arizona Memorial, a floating structure built over the sunken hull of the battleship. This is the final resting place for 1,177 crewmen that were aboard the battleship.

Anyone who visits Honolulu simply must indulge themselves at one of the several beaches available. The most famous is Waikiki Beach, where you can enjoy white sands and excellent conditions for activities like swimming, sunbathing, catamaran and canoeing. Feel like getting somewhere quieter, there are at least three other beaches nearby that you and the family can enjoy.

Hotels in Honolulu

In Honolulu, the hotels and accommodations are accessible and usually located near major attractions and beaches. The hotels can range from budget to mid-range to luxurious and internationally known brands. The most hotels can be found in Waikiki region, where most tourists visit during their vacation there. There are also inns, resorts and hostels that provide affordable and decent lodging.

Where to stay in Honolulu

Waikiki region is the absolute hotspot if you like great convenience and the city atmosphere created by block after block of high-rise hotels. Everything here is within walking distance, including the white sanded beaches and the Waikiki Aquarium, featuring hundreds of species and an outdoor exhibit that contains Hawaiian monk seals.

Downtown Honolulu is the commercial and cultural centre of the Hawaiian islands, and being just one mile across, you never have to worry about accessibility. Major attractions here include the Aloha Tower Marketplace, Hawaii State Museum and the Kawaiahao Church with a historic cemetery just across it. There are also a few bars and eateries to have your meals while soaking in the island atmosphere.

How to get to Honolulu

Honolulu International Airport (HNL) is the gateway for international flights and is served by most American airlines from the mainland. The Airport Waikiki Express and city buses provide convenient transport to hotels in Waikiki ever half an hour, though travelling by car is still highly recommended as the biggest time-saver.